S3

We are a London-based enterprise with roots at Imperial College London, where our journey began with a mission to revolutionise surgical navigation platform technology. Our focus is on developing innovative, cost-effective solutions to enhance the accuracy and accessibility of Total Knee Replacement (TKR) procedures. By combining advanced technology with user-friendly design, we aim to empower surgeons worldwide, enhancing patient outcomes while reducing costs and complexity in orthopedic surgery—especially in areas where expensive robotic systems are inaccessible or impractical.

  • Feb 2025

    Ligament Balancing Patent Filed

    Filed a patent for our innovative ligament balancing technology, further enhancing the precision of knee replacement surgery.

  • Jan 2025

    M.A.R.I.O® Trademark Registered

    Official registration of the M.A.R.I.O® trademark, marking a significant milestone in branding and commercialization.

  • Aug 2024

    Universal Cutting Jig Attachment Patent Filed

    Patent application submitted for a universal cutting jig attachment, improving surgical adaptability across different systems.

  • May 2023

    Received Angel Investment

    Secured angel investment to accelerate product development and market expansion.

  • May 2023

    Award: Innovate UK Biomedical Catalyst

    Awarded £645,000 by Innovate UK to support the development of M.A.R.I.O in collaboration with Imperial College London.

  • Jan 2023

    MedTechONE Support

    Received backing from MedTechONE, providing strategic support for commercialization and industry adoption.

  • Nov 2022

    Partnering with NIHR London In Vitro Diagnostics Co-operative

    Collaborated with NIHR London to advance clinical validation and real-world testing of M.A.R.I.O.

  • Dec 2021

    PCT Patent Published (PCT/GB2022/051423)

    Published our first PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) patent, securing global intellectual property rights for M.A.R.I.O.

  • Nov 2021

    Award: Enterprise Fellowship @ Royal Academy of Engineering

    Selected for the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellowship, supporting the commercialization of our technology.

  • Oct 2021

    Award: MedTech SuperConnector

    Won funding and mentorship from the MedTech SuperConnector program to accelerate product development.

  • Aug 2021

    Award: EPSRC IAA @ Imperial College

    Received funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) at Imperial College London.

  • Jul 2021

    Award: Innovate UK SETsquared ICURe

    Completed the customer discovery program, interviewing 80+ stakeholders, including orthopedic surgeons, surgical nurses, investors, and manufacturers.